Manager Paul Cox said: “It was very important that we retained the nucleus of last year’s championship-winning squad to keep our continuity.

“As ever, there are casualties, and we wish to thank those players who now leave us for pastures new.

“We are in contract negotiations with five players and I will keep supporters updated in regards to players signing new contracts as well as potential new signings via the club’s website, mansfieldtown.net, as well as the local media.”

Supporters are likely to hear more from the manager on his retained/released list after his weekly meeting with the local media on Tuesday next week.